Plastids Flashcards
Chloroplasts,chromoplasts,leucloplasts etc
1
Q
Different type of plastids and explain their functions
A
Leucoplasts-stores starch and is colorless. Turns green when exposed to sunlight and becomes chloroplasts
Chloroplasts-it contains chlorophyll which traps radiant energy and produces glucose through process of photosynthesis
Chromoplasts contain red,orange a.d yellow pigment
2
Q
What are the contents in a chloroplast
A
Liquid part is called the stroma Thylakoids Stacks of thylakoids are called granum Intergranum which which joins two granums Starch granules And sometimes oil droplets Ribosomes
3
Q
Is it a double membrane organelle?and where is it found?
A
Yes. Oh found in plant cells
